How do people make fun of Americans?

[hoihtah]

dude.. it is my dream to be on that show.


i'd rule.

 

[roboninja]

<< well lets have some. >>


I am not saying these are true in a general sense, but the attributes most often attached to Americans in a degrading way are stupidity, arrogance, and egocentricity/ethnocentricity (hell, most of the -centricities). At least, from my experience.

 

[Atlantean]

a bunch of racist rednecks. Well at least thats what a lot of people think of the middle states.

 

[hevnsnt]

I think Americans are:
TRUSTWORTHY.
LOYAL.
HELPFUL.
FRIENDLY.
COURTEOUS.
KIND.
OBEDIENT.
CHEERFUL.
THRIFTY.
BRAVE.
CLEAN.
REVERENT.

 

[edjam]

For one, Americans tend to be very insular. And have a crap education system of course.

 

[roboninja]

<< I think Americans are:
TRUSTWORTHY.
LOYAL.
HELPFUL.
FRIENDLY.
COURTEOUS.
KIND.
OBEDIENT.
CHEERFUL.
THRIFTY.
BRAVE.
CLEAN.
REVERENT. >>



heh, sounds pretty boring But I must say that, in general, I have to agree with you.
As for the Afghan sub-thread, I'm not saying I disagree with what America has done over there, but the does have a history of getting involved in other people's business. For example, they helped put the Taliban in power in Afghanistan (as well as Hussein in Iraq). And don't get me started on the Israel thing. You do realize that the reason the US is a target of all these groups is not because the members are jealous, it is primarily because of the US involvement in the Gaza strip.

 

[Jfur]

<< Notice in the post above this one, his profile is not enabled to see where he is from..

Probably cuba.. (hehe) >>



Skyclad1uhm1 is our (naked :Q) friend from the Netherlands, I think.

 

[Skyclad1uhm1]

<< Notice in the post above this one, his profile is not enabled to see where he is from..

Probably cuba.. (hehe) >>



As stated many times in previous threads, I'm Dutch.

 

[OgreShade]

<< As stated many times in previous threads, I'm Dutch. >>



So what are the Dutch known for, other than being cheap?

 

[Antoneo]

<< I'm not saying I disagree with what America has done over there, but the does have a history of getting involved in other people's business. >>

Nothing wrong with that. If the United States didn't play police, Europe might be speaking German right now.

 

[hevnsnt]

The dutch wear wood shoes

 

[Mavrick]

<< I'm reminded of a joke....

What do you call someone who speaks two languages?
Bi-lingual

What do you call someone who speaks two languages?
Tri-lingual

What do you call someone who speaks one language?
An American


I learned how true that was when visiting Israel a few years ago. Some of the people on the trip felt that everyone else needed to learn english.

Mark >>



Yeah, but I learned about the opposite when I went to Miami this winter with Frenchs (I'm actually Canadian) and they either expected Americans to speak French or me to speak English for them...
I guess it's true, every Europeans are at leat bilingual...

 

[Mavrick]

By the way, Americans are all fat guys driving a large pick-up (or SUV) living in a suburb of Truckville. Of course, most of them have mullets!

<joking of course!! >

 

[Mavrick]

<< I think Americans are:
TRUSTWORTHY.
LOYAL.
HELPFUL.
FRIENDLY.
COURTEOUS.
KIND.
OBEDIENT.
CHEERFUL.
THRIFTY.
BRAVE.
CLEAN.
REVERENT. >>



C'mon, the guy asked for stereotypic jokes, not what we really think (After being there many times, I agree with you). But make it funnier next time!!

 

[Cancer12]

The good Neighbor This was an article that came out in the 70s that I discovered right after 9/11. Sorry for the less humorous reply, but this article is pretty cool.

 

[DSTA]

This one's good I think:

Americans think 100 years is a long time,
Europeans think 100 miles is a long way.

.

 

[MrDudeMan]

this is the most disgusting bunch of insults ive ever read in my life, and quite frankly im insulted by everyone. every country in the world has problems, every race of people has issues, and every culture has faults. americans may be generally overweight and self righteous, but other cultures have much the same types of problems. they think we are all stupid, but look at this forum you are typing on...did some stupid fat lazy american make this? yes...and what about the computer industry? most of it is based here because we have the technology to do it..but...we are rednecks? i cant believe you people can even say things in jest like that. im american, but i dont think highly of myself. im an average human being, just like any chinese, dutch, german, or french person. we speak a different language, but people are generally the same unless tainted by their government and surroundings. anywhere you go, if you kill someone, you get in trouble, but if you save someones like, people praise you. basic principles dont change unless acted upon by a domineering force, other than what is natural (ex. strict governments).

ive never heard the british homo thing, and if you want an actual, down to earth true stereotype, most of them take place within everyones home country. for us..its basically white vs. black...im sure EVERY country has something similar to it..i dont know what, but it exists because human nature is the same everywhere...a chinese teenager is no different than an american teenager, they both have raging hormones, a squeeky voice, and an incredibly short attetion span. our president is not something to laugh at by any means. he is doing his job, and he is not doing bad at all. just like fidel castro is not something to laugh at. he is doing what his country obviously thinks is his job, and if he hasnt been removed/assassinated yet, they must not think too poorly of him..but we do, so wouldnt it be the same thing?



maybe you all should remove your thumb from your butt, unlodge your head from further in your butt, and see that EVERYONE HAS PROBLEMS NOT JUST AMERICANS!


who does everyone depend on for help? um lets see...the united states!

if someone has a problem..who is there? who donates money..the united states!!

if we have a problem? who is there? ....................... .......................... thats right, no one

yes, we got help in 9/11, but before that...what if we had weather disasters? we helped mexico in el nino, but do they help us if we get owned by a storm? no...does canada? no

or what about the tax dollars our country collects to send food to afgan people..but we are lazy and self righteous? granted, we dont have much of a choice, but people here would let everyone know if they had a big issue with stuff like that.

our highways have lane lines and dividers so people dont crash...go to kuwait, do you see a lane? hell no, you hear horns when people just want you to know they are there...wow that is efficient. but, we are redneck lazy bastards according to everyone.


i hope you feel great that you diss us for much the same problems you encounter at your own home, just because we are american.


oh yeah, 1 other thing...if we suck so bad, why does everyone wanna come here? why do immigrants not go to...france? or britain? oh yeah thats right, because you guys arent as cool as us. but wait, isnt that a stereotype? why of course it is, so does it make sense? no it doesnt...which is about what this ENTIRE POST SOUNDS LIKE!!!!

 

[CStroman]

How about when Europeans who know English pretend not to in order to avoid the annoying American tourists?

 

[figgypower]

Bah! We rule the world! I'm sitting here in my leather computer chair typing on my Insprion 8100. I'm pretty damn happy with America
and Americans... I'm not spoiled though, my family immigrated from a 3rd world country and we take a vacation there every 2 years, and no
not all of it is spent in my grandpa's comfy air conditioned house, either (not even the majority!). I think Americans are stereotypically
thought of as being spoiled, arrogant, and egotistic, but when we really need to get something accomplished you can bet we get it
done! It makes me wonder though... were people mocking me behind my back whenever I was visting my 3rd world country?! :Q

 

[figgypower]

By the way... everything my family and I have are from my busting our a$$es... i.e. I paid for the majority of my laptop (hey, I'm still in high
school, so I still get plenty of freebies ). I think that's why my family immigrated here in the first place... busting your a$$ is encouraged
here in the U.S. I think that's how America is so successful, we work even when we're dying

 

[SSP]

yes, we got help in 9/11, but before that...what if we had weather disasters? we helped mexico in el nino, but do they help us if we get owned by a storm? no...does canada? no

This is the thanks we we get for helping Buffalo dig it self out of the snow storm. :|

blah

 

[Ns1]

MrDudeMan-

I think this thread was a joke =)

Proud to be American yes, but I think this country-

Is sue happy (I'm sure everybody can agree with me there)
Arrogant
Can only speak English

Can't think of anything else at the moment

 

[Moonbeam]

Americans are all screwed up, but they are also wonderful. You can find the most pig headed bigotted ingorant dickheads that will give you the shirt off their backs.

 

[deerslayer]

i live in a dutch town in illinois, it sucks ass, but we have an authentic dutch windmill, which i wish would catch fire and burn to the ground, it's pointless

i would like to confess im a redneck, and yes i also own multiple shotguns

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

<< exactly my point..

I mean, how do other countries make fun of the way we talk/act/etc...?

(not to offend anyone, just as an example)
Canada: hoser took your beer, eh?
Japan: Super happy family fun hour.
China: all your spry prane berong to us.
etc.. >>



Keeds come out ta eat, Maw found us some roadkill for supper. Cletus, Jermaine, April, John, Joe, Jim, Jack, Jessica, Mike, Mark, Joan, Billy... bring your shotguns we're goin' squirrel hunting.

Notice: Don't flame me for this it's just a joke

-Ice